House bill · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026

H.R. 8834Introduced May 14, 2026Policy area: Education

Official title: To ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international knowledge and experience essential for success in today's global economy through the establishment of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program in the Department of State.

Sponsor: Rep. Bradley Schneider D-IL

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IntroducedMay 14, 2026
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Latest action: May 14, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Constitutional authority statementThe sponsor’s statement of where the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass this bill. Statement by Mr. SCHNEIDER, as printed in the Congressional Record (Vol. 172, No. 82, May 14, 2026, Page H3532):
Article I, Section 8
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